Exciting new silent auction items for Luau on the Lake!

The Northern Lakes Region fundraiser, "Luau on the Lake", has received many new silent auction items.  Take a look at the list below to see what will be available.  

Don't forget to order your tickets to the benefit by October 1st.  Contact Eliese for ticket ordering information.  

Visit the Luau on the Lake website for additional information.

* 3 hour guided fishing trip on the Kinnikinic River (River Falls, WI)

* 2 day camp at Three Witches Farm near LaCrosse, WI

* 1 night stay at the Dragonfly Guest house at Three Witches Farm

* William Sonoma gift card

* 2, one hour private lessons with Suzanne Winslade

* USPC clinic with National Examiner Jeni Ruelle

* Rope halter and Smart Tie gift pack

* Willstar Performance Feed & Tack gift certificate

* Houles' Farm & Pet gift certificates

* Great Clips hair bundle basket and gift cards

Tack swap time!

Hi Everyone,

The CSDEA/Croixside PC/Rising Sun PC/Rolling Hills Estate PC Riding Center Fall Tack Swap is just around the corner and we are once again looking for volunteers to help. We will need help with on Friday, Oct 31st checking in items (St Croix Saddlery)and set up (White Bear Lake Armory)  Saturday, Nov. 1st we will need to help with set up, running the sale, and clean up at the Armory.  Sunday, Nov. 3^rd we will need help with sorting and packing up items which did not sell and were donated for next year’s swap. Early shopping for volunteers will be from 10:15-10:45 am on Saturday (this includes volunteers doing check-out & clean-up!) If you could, please e-mail me, Heidi Fessler at Heidi.fessler@gmail.com with the following information:
Name:

Organization(CSDEA, Croixside PC, Rising Sun PC, Rolling Hills Estate PC Riding Center):

Days and Times Available to Work:

We need volunteers during the following times:

·         Friday, 10/31/14:

                        Early check-in at St. Croix Saddlery: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

                        (Need at least 2 trailers)

                        Set-up at the Armory from 5:30 PM-8:30 PM

·         Saturday, 11/1/14:

                        Consignment/set-up times 7:00 AM-10:00 AM

                        Sale: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

                        Check-out & clean-up: 1:00 PM- 5:30 PM

·         Sunday, 11/2/14:

            Time to be determined by volunteer availability. (hopefully 10 AM -2 PM); Location: Kathy Ruelle’s near Ellsworth, WI

            
*Please identify any major time conflicts that you may have.

Please provide a phone number where you can be reached as well as if you accept text messages.  If you worked the tack swap in previous years, and would like to be assigned a specific job, please let us know.  We will try our best to accommodate everyone's requests. Feel free to call, email or text if you have any questions.

Thank you!

Heidi Fessler

Heidi.fessler@gmail.com

651-278-3895

Silent auction items for Luau on the Lake

A quick sneak peek at some of the fantastic silent auction items available at the Northern Lakes Region benefit.

* 2 private lessons with USEA certified and USEF Bronze Medalist trainer JANE BRADDOCK

* Expertly crafted stained glass from LINDA SCOTT

* Select wine basket and hand stitched horse embroidered towels from NORTHERN PINES PC

* Set of jump stacks from TWO RIVERS PC

* Ride the cross-country course and catered lunch on the porch for 4 at HOLLOW CREEK FARM in Menomonie, WI from TWO RIVERS PC

* Cold weather helmet cover and maroon saddle pad from TWO RIVERS PC

* Wilton basket from TWO RIVERS PC

For more information about the Luau on the Lake benefit please contact Eliese Klennert-Nelson.

C Retreat coming October 3-5

The annual Northern Lakes Region C Retreat is approaching quickly!  Please mark your calendar to attend this fantastic activity that is a combination of pony club horse management and team building activities!

When:  October 3-5, 2014

Where:  YMCA Camp St. Croix in Hudson, WI

Who:  Open to all regional D3 HM and up members

Registration materials will be emailed next week and be available on the region website.

Contact Christina Kupper from Rising Sun at christina.kupper@hotmail.com

Trailers, saddles and experienced pony club mounts for sale!

FOR SALE ITEMS!

The Northern Lakes Region website "For Sale" page has been recently updated!  There are many new things to check out including close contact & all purpose saddles, trailers and experienced pony club mounts looking for new homes!

Check out the FOR SALE section at www.northernlakesponyclub.org

D Camp registrations due for early bird discount & meet the instructors!

To receive the early bird discount for the regional D Camp, registration & payment must be postmarked by Friday, May 16.  Contact Chris Sullivan Kelley for more information about the D Camp or visit the regional website at www.northernlakesponyclub.org

M E E T   T H E   I N S T R U C T O R S . . . . .

Maddie: Mounted Instructor

C3 Dressage Specialty & HB from Croixside Pony Club

I have been riding horses since I was 8 years old and have been in Pony Club for 8 years.  I primarily focus on dressage training but also enjoy improving my stadium/cross country skills and love a great trail ride!  My horse is an 12 year old Welsh/Holsteiner pony whom I have been with for 5 years and have taken up to Third Level in dressage. In 2014, I was accepted into the Minnesota Hooved Animal Rescue Foundation’s Trainer’s Challenge.  So this year I will be training a young Arabian mare to present at the MHARF silent auction in September.  In addition to riding, I enjoy playing the piano, working at a local animal hospital, volunteering for a wildlife rehab center and spending time with family, friends, my dog and cat.

Anna: Mounted Instructor

C3 Traditional from Lead Hound Pony Club
Before going to college I was a member of Lead Hound Pony Club. I joined in 1998 when I was five and got my C3 when I was fifteen. Since then I have been an examiner and taught many certification preps. I really love teaching, and especially like mentoring other PC members as they begin teaching. I am an eventer and work primarily with young horses moving up the levels. I am a junior UW-River Falls studying Biology and Education. I was on the USPC International Tetrathlon team in 2011 and traveled to compete in England and Ireland. I also do a lot of skijoring for fun and have done a bit of mounted games.

Anessa: Team Leader & Instructor

C2 Horse Management from Kimberwicke Pony Club

I am a C2-Horse Management-rated pony clubber who has been in the organization for the past ten years.  I have in that time dabbled in several disciplines, including spending a few years vaulting, but am busy at college and do my best to keep up with learning about horse care and management.  I enjoy Quiz and have competed regionally, nationally, and internationally.

Rachel: Team Leader & Instructor

C2 Traditional from Rising Sun Pony Club

I am 17 and plan to take my HB this summer.  I first joined pony club when I was 8 years old.  I’ve been an instructor at D Retreat and have attended many pony club events since joining.  My horse, Maddy, is a 15.3 hand blue roan American Warmblood mare.  We are qualified to compete at Championships this summer in Eventing.


Charlotte: Team Leader & Instructor

HB from Lead Hound Pony Club

 I've been in Pony Club for four years now. I'll be turning 18 this summer––and I've been riding since I was 6. I have an eight year old Straight Egyptian Al Khamsa Arabian gelding named ND Khedar Fateen, whom I've owned since he was two! I started and trained him myself, but because I'm so busy with AP/IB/PSEO courses at school, we've taken a break from competition. I still ride everyday: We love to fox-hunt with Long Lake Hounds, trail ride, swim, and just gallop around.


(Not pictured is Ben Samuelson -- C2 Traditional/HB from Canterbury Pony Club)

Day 2 of "Meet the D Camp Instructors"!

Early bird registration ends May 16 -- don't delay and send in your registration and payment soon!

M E E T   T H E   D   C A M P   I N S T R U C T O R S . . . .

Bethany: Mounted Instructor 

C2 Traditional & HB from Canterbury Pony Club

 I have been riding horses since I was three years old. I started in Pony Club at six. I have been to Nationals twice in Tetratholon, once in Games, and once in Polocrosse. Just after my last Nationals I achieved an H-B rating. I am currently and unfortunately horse-less due to college/student loans. I am very excited to be able to share my knowledge with young riders!

Marta:  Team Mentor & Instructor

C1 Horse Management from Rolling Hills Riding Center

I'm a C1 pony clubber at Rolling Hills Riding Center. I have been riding since I was four and in Pony Club since I was 12. I started out riding with basic lessons, then started competing in Eventing. About two years ago I switched to show jumping when I got my current horse. Her name is Bella, and she's a Warmblood/Thoroughbred mare who LOVES to jump. About a year ago we had a bit of a setback, I fractured my spine & couldn't compete at all last season. We are looking forward to getting back in the game with PC ratings & jumper shows this summer! 

Kyle: Team Mentor & Instructor

C2 Traditional from Rising Sun Pony Club

I am 16 and plan to take my HB and C3 Traditional Certifications this summer.  I joined pony club when I was 7 years old.  I’ve participated in multiple pony club events over the years including Quiz, C-Retreat, and recently I taught at D-Retreat.  I ride Sadie B Swooning.  She’s a 15.3 hand bay Quarter Horse mare.  Sadie and I are qualified to compete at Championships this summer in Eventing.